He declined to say why Ore closed, except to say that Saw’s Juke Joint will be a better fit for the space.

“I think the concept fits the area perfectly,” Hicks said. “We all know Saw’s has the best barbecue in town, and the juke joint concept is a home run."

The menu will feature the Carolina-style barbecue that Saw’s is famous for, along with smoked wings, fried oyster sandwiches, fried green tomato BLTs and other Southern dishes that have become popular at Saw’s Soul Kitchen, Wilson said.

At night, the new Saw’s will double as a blues club, and the owners plan to bring in regional musicians who pass through town, Wilson added.

“Taylor’s deal is music and my deal is food, and his music goes hand-in-hand with my food,” Wilson said.